Trillium Creek :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2006

This page last updated:2/16/2013

Trillium Creek

Arcata, California,

United States

Trillium Creek is a multi-generational green community located on a meadow amid 24 acres of redwoods and creeks on the north coast of California in Arcata. Our vision is to find neighbors who will love community and enjoy sharing stewardship of this beautiful place. Homes will be located on 3 of 24 acres near Humboldt State University and the Arcata Community Forest. The climate is mild. Forest, creeks and wildlife surround us, and we can walk or bike to town. Humboldt State University and CenterArts are just a bit more than a half-mile away! There will be only 8 lots, but 6 of them can accommodate 2 homes. 17 of the redwood-forested acres, including the 2 creeks, will be in permanent natural reserve. There are acres of private space to walk, refresh, and be with nature. This new neighborhood is being designed to include:

* Sustainable and energy-efficient green building strategies

* Healthy and stable community connections that promote wellbeing

* Multi-generational living with friendliness toward children, families, elders and pedestrians

* Alternative Transportation: Walkable and bikeable to HSU, the Arcata Plaza and a local bus stop

* Shared common hall and gardens

* Lifelong learning

* Global thriving

* Affordability

Last year, we cleared the meadow, and now we're grading the road and leveling spots for homes. We hope to find the rest of our future neighbors and begin construction early next spring (2012)

Website: http://trilliumcreek.org

Contact:

Roger or Peggy Pryor
California United States
Phone: 707-822-0222

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This page last updated:2/16/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact Roger or Peggy and set up an appointment.

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (Once the group has gathered) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Until the group has gathered)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: (This will be decided by the group) Join Fee: Yes (In this development formation phase when new members are ready to commit they will make a deposit/loan) Regular Fees: Yes (This will be decided by the group)
Land and Buildings Small Town (Within city limits and yet surrounded by a forest) Area: 24.4 acres (9.9 hectares) (Buildings and road clustered on 3 acres) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (During the development phase) Number of Residences: 8 (Seven home sites with up to two residences on each) Cohousing: Yes (The typical cohousing common building spaces will be distributed throughout the community incorpoarated into individual homes.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Other (Up to parents and children)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Building

(Buiding access road & utilities)

Year Completed:

(projected 2013)

Number of Units:

8-14 There are eight home sites with up to 2 units per site on six of the sites.

Square Feet in Common House:

(Common House spaces and features will be incorporated into individual homes.)

Architect:

Roger Pryor

Developer:

Peggy and Roger Pryor

Commercial Lender:

None so far

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